Dodo to Great Auk: 10 Extinct Birds Scientists Are Trying to Revive

Dodo: The iconic dodo, extinct since 1662, is being revived through genetic engineering. Scientists aim to bring back its unique characteristics and adaptability. (Image: Canva)

Great Auk: The great auk, a flightless bird that went extinct in the 19th century, is being revived through DNA sequencing. Scientists hope to reintroduce the species to its native habitats. (Image: Canva)

Passenger Pigeon: The passenger pigeon, once the most abundant bird species in North America, is being revived through genetic engineering. Scientists aim to restore its population and ecological role. (Image: Wikimedia commons)

Moa: The moa, a giant flightless bird from New Zealand, is being revived through DNA analysis. Scientists hope to understand its evolution and ecology, and potentially reintroduce the species. (Image: Canva)

Eskimo Curlew: The Eskimo curlew, a migratory bird that went extinct in the 1960s, is being revived through genetic research. Scientists aim to understand its population decline and potentially reintroduce the species. (Image: Canva)

Bachman's Warbler: Bachman's warbler, a songbird that went extinct in the 1980s, is being revived through DNA sequencing. Scientists hope to understand its evolution and ecology, and potentially reintroduce the species. (Image: Pacific Forest Trust)

Ivory-Billed Woodpecker: The ivory-billed woodpecker, a large woodpecker thought to be extinct, is being revived through genetic research. Scientists aim to confirm its existence and potentially reintroduce the species. (Image: Canva)

Slender-Billed Vulture: The slender-billed vulture, a critically endangered species, is being revived through genetic engineering. Scientists aim to increase its population and restore its ecological role. (Image: Canva)

Po'ouli: The po'ouli, a Hawaiian bird that went extinct in 2004, is being revived through DNA analysis. Scientists hope to understand its evolution and ecology, and potentially reintroduce the species. (Image: @aoifur/X)

Laughing Owl: The laughing owl, a nocturnal bird that went extinct in the 20th century, is being revived through genetic research. Scientists aim to understand its behavior and ecology, and potentially reintroduce the species. (Image: Wikipedia)